My biggest girl.
I asked her to be my muse for a homework assignment for the class I’m taking.
Thankfully, she didn’t require much bribing.
Even the weather cooperated – a rainstorm dried up and the sun came out.
And one hour, lots of laughs and 221 pictures later, I had five pictures of my biggest girl that I love.
I’d consider that a smashing success.
The picture at the top – the one of her laughing – is my favorite favorite.
Because seeing her smile? Well… it makes me smile.
I took these with my Nikon D90, 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. My settings for the first one were ISO 200, 36mm, f/2.8 and 1/160. I edited them in CS6 with Florabella Classic Color and lots of other delicious actions in this collection. Because I’m an action junkie.
When you’re ready to play along with your Sunday Snapshot, here are the deets.
1. Snapshot posts should have the photo to be considered at the TOP of their post, and should include the Sunday Snapshot button as well as a link back here to encourage others to play along.
2. Photos entered must belong to entrant.
3. Share any photography tips and/or settings on your posts for others (like me!) who are learning – this is encouraged but certainly not required.
4. I’ll review each Snapshot entry and then select a favorite to be announced on Wednesday.
5. The winning Snapshot will be selected based on composition, color, emotion, creativity and post-processing.
6. Weekly winners will be featured in a monthly Sunday Snapshot post which will be judged by y’all, the readers.
7. The winner of the monthly Sunday Snapshot will receive a photography related goody. This month I’ll be giving away a copy of my favorite photography book: Photographically Speaking. It’s goooood.
8. Rules subject to change, as necessary, to keep this fun and fruitful for everyone.
To link up this week with your Sunday Snapshot, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your post where you’d like the button to be displayed.
When you hit ‘publish’ it should show up just fine. Then add your link below.
Happy almost Sunday, y’all.
P.S. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite July Snapshot!
Jill says
…and she has an absolutely beautiful cmile, like her Momma!
Awesomly fabulous set!
Happy Sunday!
Jill
Life with Kaishon says
She is so pretty! Just like you. I still think you look like you are 25! Not even kidding. You could totally be her sister. You don’t have even one wrinkle : )
Cindee Snider Re says
These are GORGEOUS, Stephanie!!
Lish says
Oh wow…she is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning!!!
Sharon Long says
I absolute love the very last one! Just stunning!
Brenda Stevens says
Those eyes! She and your pictures are just lovely!
TanyaLea says
Victoria is so beautiful… just like her mama!! ♥
I adore these photos of her. I wish I was so brave… Breanna will be a senior this year, and I wish I were confident enough to take her senior photos. I have a pretty basic DSLR camera(Nikon D5000) so I can’t wait to upgrade! These are absolutely breath-taking! Lisa is the best teacher!!! And those actions are the perfect finishing touch!! GORGEOUS! 🙂
Lisa Mallette says
I agree, the first photo of her laughing is my favorite too. As they all are beautiful, you can really sense the laugh in the first photo. Beautiful.
DITA says
How is it possible that this girl became a woman before our very eyes? Number 1 Daughter….you are stunning beyond words. I cannot imagine how proud your mama must be when she looks into those baby blues and relishes in that very special smile!…….Love every shot! wow!!!!!
xoxo
Dita
Sarah says
WOW!!! These are amazing!! She is gorgeous. I wish I could fine a field like that around here.
Tiaras & Tantrums says
look at your stunning gal! Love the BIG BLUE eyes!
Jamie says
Those pictures are stunning! You are getting SO great at photography!!
Sophi Belle says
Gosh, she is so beautiful. I love the first and second photos, but all of them are beautiful and she is such a natural poser. <3
Seeing Each Day says
A few catch up sentences in the one post – (i) so please you and your family have managed your way through your son’s operation, sorry it was so tough. (ii) amazed at your last night light photo of Dalton and the horse, wow I’m constantly amazed by your skill in photography (iii) these last photos are a testament to (ii) Beautiful actions.
Pieni lintu says
So very beautiful!!
Natalie says
Beautiful, beautiful pictures of your lovely daughter! What gorgeous light and I love the color in these.
Mika says
Lovely pictures, your daughter is stunning. I hadn’t thought about posting pics of my little guy, but now that I see you’re amazing pics and your sunday snapshot… I think I shall play along too (dusting off the camera now) 🙂
Janet says
Gorgeous girl and such lovely images!
Linked up for the first time and I couldn’t get your button to work. Will try again later.
Reach Beyond Limits says
She is beautiful, and her blue eyes are just extraordinary
kate says
She is so beautiful…she reminds me of a 1940’s pin up…beautiful pale skin and blond hair…
Lovely photos…it sounds like a special time for you both!!!
Nancy @ ARJ says
Those eyes! xo
Gina says
Serious WOWZERS on these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only is she stunning- but you did a phenomenal job too.
Chris says
Oh! My!
Simply…gorgeous!
Love Tori’s eyes in the last photo…..stunning.
Sarah says
Gorgeous!!
Wanda (At Last...) says
These are stunning Stephanie. So soft and pretty.
Sophie says
She is a stunner! And she has the most amazing eyes!
Marlo says
Lovely photos of a lovely young lady! Beautiful sparkling eyes!
Gail says
Beautiful series…love them all very much!! She really is stunning.
Carly says
I’m new to your blog and hop today. How do you possibly have time with 12 kids to even eat, let alone blog. I’m your newest follower.
Lisa says
You know I ADORE this series……… FABULOUS photos of your GORGEOUS girl!!!
I am so excited as I sit here and watch your photography just take off……. You are very talented Stef and it is a treat to watch you soar!
Have a wonderful week.
xoxo,
Lisa
Andrea says
The pictures are beautiful, and not only because the subject is physically beautiful. There’s something you can see on her face; she’s having fun. I love the third one. There’s something mischievous in her eyes!
Sennie says
Wonderful pictures! Victoria is stunningly beautiful.